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How research and development drives progress at Hitachi Construction Machinery

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26 Aug 2025
Innovation is becoming more important in the construction industry due to the growing demands for digitalisation and decarbonisation, among other trends. To meet the evolving needs of customers, leading construction equipment manufacturers such as Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (HCM), are constantly improving and updating their product offering, and focusing on technological advancements.

In light of this, HCM has increased its spend on research and development – in terms of the share of its total sales in 2024 – to 2.7%. This equates to 219.6m euros (258.6m US dollars) and represents an increase in share compared to 2.2% in 2023.*

Solutions beyond machinery

Further evidence of the company’s future direction is found in the LANDCROS concept, launched in 2024. This indicates HCM’s aim to become a true solutions provider, and its desire to deliver innovative products and services.

HCM considers the transition from ownership to usage and increasing environmental awareness within the sector. It also recognises the need for high-quality, high-performance machinery, as well as solutions for optimised operation throughout a machine’s life cycle.

Investing in the future

More recently, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) presented the futuristic LANDCROS One concept excavator at Bauma 2025. Developed in collaboration with Granstudio, the machine embodies the Hitachi vision for a smarter, safer and more sustainable future in construction.

“LANDCROS One is more than just a machine,” said HCME President and CEO Francesco Quaranta. “It’s our commitment to deliver solutions beyond machinery in a new construction ecosystem. We’re proud to lead the new wave of innovation, empowering the next-generation workforce and redefining possibilities in the construction machinery industry.”

*As reported by Construction Briefing, ‘How much do the world’s biggest OEMs spend on R&D’, June 2025

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